Jon
@pheonixed.bsky.social
He/Him. Born on unceded Kaurna land at 319.08 ppm. Chaotic Good. On your left. Sociology graduate.
Eat the rich by whatever method necessary.
Eat the rich by whatever method necessary.
Pinned
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I would very much like PM Albanese to listen to the Canadian PM here👇🏼
August 23, 2026 at 3:51 AM
I would very much like PM Albanese to listen to the Canadian PM here👇🏼
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![graphic featuring text superimposed over a sketch of a tall stack of paperwork and documents.
A system that forces people with permanent disabilities to repeatedly prove the obvious is not efficient. It is wasteful, degrading, and built on distrust rather than common sense.
— Harkin's Heroes
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August 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Australian politics is now a bunch of people who've never worried about rent, groceries or missing a pay cheque explaining to everyone else why nothing meaningful can possibly change. Then they act surprised when we fucking hate them.
#auspol
#auspol
The major parties several chances to meet the moment. Instead they chose to safeguard their collective mediocrity | Zoe Daniel
Labor and the Coalition united three times to defy the expressed desire of the voters; on gambling, on disability and on the power of the tech companies
www.theguardian.com
August 23, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Australian politics is now a bunch of people who've never worried about rent, groceries or missing a pay cheque explaining to everyone else why nothing meaningful can possibly change. Then they act surprised when we fucking hate them.
#auspol
#auspol
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Poor mental health is linked to poverty, inequality, lack of safe housing and adequate food.
Inadequate Centrelink payments are your governments policy.
Your concern is patronising and cynical.
As leader, you are directly to blame Anthony Albanese. #auspol
Inadequate Centrelink payments are your governments policy.
Your concern is patronising and cynical.
As leader, you are directly to blame Anthony Albanese. #auspol
August 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Poor mental health is linked to poverty, inequality, lack of safe housing and adequate food.
Inadequate Centrelink payments are your governments policy.
Your concern is patronising and cynical.
As leader, you are directly to blame Anthony Albanese. #auspol
Inadequate Centrelink payments are your governments policy.
Your concern is patronising and cynical.
As leader, you are directly to blame Anthony Albanese. #auspol
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The AUKUS Public Inquiry is live from Fremantle.
Former Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is up first.
📺 Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb7uJvNoPE4
#auspol
Former Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is up first.
📺 Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb7uJvNoPE4
#auspol
AUKUS Public Inquiry: Adelaide Livestream
Will AUKUS keep us safe – at what cost?In 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced the AUKUS
www.youtube.com
July 16, 2026 at 12:45 AM
The AUKUS Public Inquiry is live from Fremantle.
Former Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is up first.
📺 Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb7uJvNoPE4
#auspol
Former Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is up first.
📺 Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb7uJvNoPE4
#auspol
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@amyremeikis.bsky.social is right about the PM's speech yesterday:
"Australia has a history of letting industry agree to policy before moving forward with implementing anything. Albanese’s speech on Wednesday shows no signs of this being any different."
"Australia has a history of letting industry agree to policy before moving forward with implementing anything. Albanese’s speech on Wednesday shows no signs of this being any different."
'AI with a kangaroo sticker': PM misses mark on 'inevitable' tech
Albanese doesn’t want to see AI replace workers, he says. But there is no plan for how the government will stop it.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
July 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
@amyremeikis.bsky.social is right about the PM's speech yesterday:
"Australia has a history of letting industry agree to policy before moving forward with implementing anything. Albanese’s speech on Wednesday shows no signs of this being any different."
"Australia has a history of letting industry agree to policy before moving forward with implementing anything. Albanese’s speech on Wednesday shows no signs of this being any different."
Our largest trading partner has weapons.
Be very frightened, but not too much. Our government will keep us safe.
I’d like to get some news with my propaganda for a change.
Utterly pathetic.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...?
Be very frightened, but not too much. Our government will keep us safe.
I’d like to get some news with my propaganda for a change.
Utterly pathetic.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...?
Australia criticises Chinese nuclear-capable missile test
China has test-fired a long-range missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, prompting concerns from the Australian government.
www.abc.net.au
July 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Our largest trading partner has weapons.
Be very frightened, but not too much. Our government will keep us safe.
I’d like to get some news with my propaganda for a change.
Utterly pathetic.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...?
Be very frightened, but not too much. Our government will keep us safe.
I’d like to get some news with my propaganda for a change.
Utterly pathetic.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...?
Here's the real @australianlabor.bsky.social
Mean-spirited
Cruel
Viscious
Paranoid and secretive
They talk the talk but year after year their actions show us who they really are.
They are not our ally.
#Auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Mean-spirited
Cruel
Viscious
Paranoid and secretive
They talk the talk but year after year their actions show us who they really are.
They are not our ally.
#Auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Government rejects all UN recommendations on LGBTQIA+ rights
The Albanese government has accepted the lowest number of recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Council in 20 years, with none protecting the LGBTQIA+ community.
www.abc.net.au
July 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Here's the real @australianlabor.bsky.social
Mean-spirited
Cruel
Viscious
Paranoid and secretive
They talk the talk but year after year their actions show us who they really are.
They are not our ally.
#Auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Mean-spirited
Cruel
Viscious
Paranoid and secretive
They talk the talk but year after year their actions show us who they really are.
They are not our ally.
#Auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
This one is worth a read.
Well researched.
#Auspol
Australia’s newest political party, "Community Strong Australia" started by Teals Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender – Will it work? kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2026/06/28/a...
Well researched.
#Auspol
Australia’s newest political party, "Community Strong Australia" started by Teals Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender – Will it work? kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2026/06/28/a...
Australia’s newest political party, "Community Strong Australia" started by Teals Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender – Will it work?
Federal MPs, known as Community Independents or Teals, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, announced their new political party, “Community Strong Australia,” on Thursday (25/6/26). It is worth looking ...
kangaroocourtofaustralia.com
June 27, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This one is worth a read.
Well researched.
#Auspol
Australia’s newest political party, "Community Strong Australia" started by Teals Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender – Will it work? kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2026/06/28/a...
Well researched.
#Auspol
Australia’s newest political party, "Community Strong Australia" started by Teals Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender – Will it work? kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2026/06/28/a...
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June 25, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The Federal gov is interfering with the ABS. it's illegal, but we know they get to ignore the law. They did it for the Roman Catholic Bishops, who lobbied the gov to stop a no religion question on the census. Cool and normal.
#Auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/religio...
#Auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/religio...
Exclusive: Catholic bishops lobby Albanese over census question on religion
Documents obtained under FOI show Catholic bishops lobbied the prime minister over the ‘no religion’ census question and succeeded in halting changes to it.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
June 26, 2026 at 8:03 AM
The Federal gov is interfering with the ABS. it's illegal, but we know they get to ignore the law. They did it for the Roman Catholic Bishops, who lobbied the gov to stop a no religion question on the census. Cool and normal.
#Auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/religio...
#Auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/religio...
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Tell Me I’m Pretty - 18x24” acrylic on canvas. Available.
June 18, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Tell Me I’m Pretty - 18x24” acrylic on canvas. Available.
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June 18, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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A new data drop by the ATO has A) brought @grogsgamut.bsky.social great joy & B) shed new light on Australians’ incomes.
Greg & @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social discuss interest rates, the latest tax & income data + what Pokemon cards have to do with capital gains tax. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3QOX64D
Greg & @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social discuss interest rates, the latest tax & income data + what Pokemon cards have to do with capital gains tax. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3QOX64D
June 18, 2026 at 7:14 AM
A new data drop by the ATO has A) brought @grogsgamut.bsky.social great joy & B) shed new light on Australians’ incomes.
Greg & @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social discuss interest rates, the latest tax & income data + what Pokemon cards have to do with capital gains tax. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3QOX64D
Greg & @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social discuss interest rates, the latest tax & income data + what Pokemon cards have to do with capital gains tax. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/3QOX64D
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Because I’m a very silly person I have another book coming out next month (please keep letting me know what you think of Where it all went wrong though!) - but is an audio book version also helpful?
June 18, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Because I’m a very silly person I have another book coming out next month (please keep letting me know what you think of Where it all went wrong though!) - but is an audio book version also helpful?
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yeah, you could say I’m an ally
June 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
yeah, you could say I’m an ally
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He's a heroic samurai. He's a galactic superhero. He's both at the same time! He's also an Autobot, an Imaginary Friend, and a Jamaican bureaucrat from THE WORLD OF TOMORROW!!! #VoiceoverWednesday salutes the great Phil LaMarr, a man of impeccable range and talent.
June 17, 2026 at 11:58 AM
He's a heroic samurai. He's a galactic superhero. He's both at the same time! He's also an Autobot, an Imaginary Friend, and a Jamaican bureaucrat from THE WORLD OF TOMORROW!!! #VoiceoverWednesday salutes the great Phil LaMarr, a man of impeccable range and talent.
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My daughter got her PhD this week! Sociology, specifically, Sociology of Law, looking at inequities in conferring citizenship to immigrants (worldwide problem). Thesis topic is actually more complicated than what I just wrote, but anyway, KVELL KVELL, SO PROUD!
June 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
My daughter got her PhD this week! Sociology, specifically, Sociology of Law, looking at inequities in conferring citizenship to immigrants (worldwide problem). Thesis topic is actually more complicated than what I just wrote, but anyway, KVELL KVELL, SO PROUD!
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At the #NPC today, Pauline Hanson doubled down on the allegation the late Tim Fischer had once called her a "witch" and to "burn her at the stake"
When pushed, she couldn't recall the evidence. "In some newspaper somewhere" she claimed
Here's the quote
It was from a man called Terry Andrews
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When pushed, she couldn't recall the evidence. "In some newspaper somewhere" she claimed
Here's the quote
It was from a man called Terry Andrews
🙄
June 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM
At the #NPC today, Pauline Hanson doubled down on the allegation the late Tim Fischer had once called her a "witch" and to "burn her at the stake"
When pushed, she couldn't recall the evidence. "In some newspaper somewhere" she claimed
Here's the quote
It was from a man called Terry Andrews
🙄
When pushed, she couldn't recall the evidence. "In some newspaper somewhere" she claimed
Here's the quote
It was from a man called Terry Andrews
🙄
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"The US has given this indication that they will sell Australia second-hand submarines, but they're actually under no obligation to do that."
"The President can decide that it's not in the US’s interest to do so, and just renege on that commitment at any moment."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
"The President can decide that it's not in the US’s interest to do so, and just renege on that commitment at any moment."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
June 17, 2026 at 5:34 AM
"The US has given this indication that they will sell Australia second-hand submarines, but they're actually under no obligation to do that."
"The President can decide that it's not in the US’s interest to do so, and just renege on that commitment at any moment."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
"The President can decide that it's not in the US’s interest to do so, and just renege on that commitment at any moment."
@emmashortis.bsky.social #auspol
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As they were walking from behind the building, I asked them if they could find a better spot to park (like the parking lot literally five feet in front of their vehicle). They both angrily glared at me like I was the asshole in that situation.
Squad 562, true public servants.
Squad 562, true public servants.
June 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM
As they were walking from behind the building, I asked them if they could find a better spot to park (like the parking lot literally five feet in front of their vehicle). They both angrily glared at me like I was the asshole in that situation.
Squad 562, true public servants.
Squad 562, true public servants.
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"If you had a $50,000 share portfolio five years ago...then that person would be about $1,000 over five years worse off because of the tax changes."
"But also, over those same five years, house prices have been increasing by about $60,000 a year."
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
"But also, over those same five years, house prices have been increasing by about $60,000 a year."
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
June 15, 2026 at 6:11 AM
"If you had a $50,000 share portfolio five years ago...then that person would be about $1,000 over five years worse off because of the tax changes."
"But also, over those same five years, house prices have been increasing by about $60,000 a year."
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
"But also, over those same five years, house prices have been increasing by about $60,000 a year."
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
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Don’t ban kids using YouTube.
Make YouTube behave like a broadcaster.
Pay creators. Reinvest in the creative industries. Pay fair tax back into creators’ economies. Follow guidelines on fair usage and copyright. Play fair.
It’s bigger than TV now. Make it behave like TV.
Make YouTube behave like a broadcaster.
Pay creators. Reinvest in the creative industries. Pay fair tax back into creators’ economies. Follow guidelines on fair usage and copyright. Play fair.
It’s bigger than TV now. Make it behave like TV.
June 15, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Don’t ban kids using YouTube.
Make YouTube behave like a broadcaster.
Pay creators. Reinvest in the creative industries. Pay fair tax back into creators’ economies. Follow guidelines on fair usage and copyright. Play fair.
It’s bigger than TV now. Make it behave like TV.
Make YouTube behave like a broadcaster.
Pay creators. Reinvest in the creative industries. Pay fair tax back into creators’ economies. Follow guidelines on fair usage and copyright. Play fair.
It’s bigger than TV now. Make it behave like TV.